From the standpoint of a guard, it might make sense to be employed by more than one company for various reasons. Maybe it’s for “extra hours” such that a person can work more than 40 hours a week and make more money. Or perhaps the one company doesn’t have enough...
Are handcuffs a police officer thing, or do security guards use them, too? When is it okay for a security guard to handcuff a person? These are good questions. Not all security guards carry or use handcuffs, but some do. If and when they do have handcuffs, they’d...
The Security Training Center of Chicago has helped many security guards learn all about different aspects of security so that they can be the best guards they can be. When it comes to interviewing for a security guard job, what are some tips to do well at your...
What can you expect when working as a security guard? If you work with the public, in-person, you’ll likely either work at a door, desk or station or patrol an area on foot or in some sort of vehicle, like a car or golf cart. You’ll interact with all sorts of people....
With COVID cases rising nationwide, what can security professionals do to protect themselves? There are several ways to stay safe… First, people should be washing their hands frequently. For security officers, this means washing hands at least every two hours, and...
